DA
$121,585 – $186,785
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is an in-house counsel role advising a military health agency's leadership on employment law, discrimination, and labor relations matters, and representing the agency in administrative proceedings. It suits lawyers with solid grounding in federal civilian personnel and labor law who want to move into government practice or deepen their expertise in employment litigation.
Our summary, not Defense Health Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Juris Doctor or LLB from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar membership in good standing in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.
- Two years of post-bar legal experience (GS-13) or three years (GS-14)
- Experience in civilian personnel law and labor relations commensurate with the role
- Skill in administrative hearings practice
- Ability to manage a heavy caseload of complex legal matters ethically and professionally
Nice to have
- Veteran's preference eligibility
- Federal government attorney experience